Satellite Systems Engineer Jobs

Explore Satellite Systems Engineer opportunities for experienced professionals ready to design, integrate, and support the systems that enable satellite communications, navigation, Earth observation, and space missions. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you discover roles that match your technical expertise and career goals.

What Satellite Systems Engineers Do

Satellite Systems Engineers work across the lifecycle of complex space systems, translating mission needs into technical requirements and coordinating the hardware, software, communications, power, thermal, and control subsystems needed to meet them. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include architecture development, modeling and simulation, requirements management, interface coordination, integration and verification, and on-orbit performance analysis.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with systems engineering principles, requirements and configuration management, technical documentation, and system integration and test. Familiarity with spacecraft or satellite communications, RF systems, orbital mechanics, mission operations, reliability engineering, and tools for modeling or analysis may also be valuable. Many positions prefer a degree in aerospace, electrical, computer, mechanical, or systems engineering, along with relevant industry experience; requirements vary by employer and mission.

Career Opportunities

Satellite Systems Engineers may work for aerospace and defense companies, satellite operators, technology firms, government contractors, or organizations developing commercial and scientific missions. Career paths can lead to senior systems engineering, subsystem leadership, mission architecture, program technical leadership, or engineering management. Explore current listings to find opportunities aligned with your experience, location preferences, and professional ambitions.

Find Satellite Systems Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to search vetted professional openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, compensation details, and work arrangement, then focus your search on roles that fit your background in satellite and space systems.

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$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of embedded systems engineering by leading design, integration, and lifecycle management for military and aerospace products. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative solu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$167K - $226K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic project engineering team, driving technical execution across complex aerospace programs, and ensuring successful delivery through effective governance and team de...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Contribute to innovative test engineering efforts, ensuring product reliability and quality through collaboration, automation, and rigorous testing of satellite communication systems. Join a dynamic t...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $191K *

Lead the charge in ensuring the success of national intelligence systems through strategic engineering, integration, and innovative solutions for enterprise resiliency and defense acquisitions, enabli...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $239K *

Lead the charge in advanced survivability systems engineering, applying interdisciplinary collaboration to analyze and test satellite vehicles for space environments throughout their lifecycle...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $130K *

Elevate your career by partnering with us to drive systems engineering excellence, supporting critical defense initiatives through analysis, collaboration, and innovative solutions across multi-discip...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Provide engineering support for multiple departments, focusing on Test and Evaluation, Unmanned Systems, and Undersea Weapons. Ensure operational readiness, and lead lifecycle support for complex mili...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $225K *

Shape the future of advanced weapon systems by providing critical technical advisory support, enhancing interoperability, and defining requirements for multi-system architectures within a dynamic, fas...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $225K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Principal Systems Engineer, advising on advanced weapon systems and technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive integration and enhance mission eff...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $238K *

Pioneer advanced GNC systems as a technical leader, driving design, analysis, and testing. Collaborate with teams to innovate spacecraft solutions while mentoring engineers and presenting findings to...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $144K *

Champion the design and integration of space vehicle systems, ensuring mission requirements are met through effective architecture and engineering practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive tec...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive modernization efforts by managing enterprise systems and infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure high availability, performance, and security while delivering innovative solutions and t...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $341K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical vision and architecture strategy for the Electronic Warfare division, ensuring alignment with customer needs and driving innovation across multiple programs a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $220K *

Transform national security space systems by leading mission engineering initiatives, developing robust enterprise architectures, and providing technical expertise to enhance U.S. Space Force capabili...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$96K - $137K *

Lead the architecture and optimization of optical network infrastructure, ensuring high availability and capacity. Collaborate with teams to design scalable solutions and implement advanced technologi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $155K *

Unlock potential by serving as the technical bridge between customers and solutions, driving pre-sales success through demos and technical guidance while ensuring seamless onboarding and alignment wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Transform product and process quality through hands-on analysis and collaboration. Lead corrective actions, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with industry standards across the produ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$99K - $225K *

Lead the charge in advancing optical technologies, transforming R&D prototypes into robust systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliability and manufacturability while guiding p...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$97K - $145K *

Drive engineering excellence by supporting the PMX-311 team in the development, integration, and management of advanced defense systems, ensuring successful execution of projects and compliance with t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $140K *

Champion the future of engineering projects by leading complex initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collaborating with diverse teams to meet client objectives in nuclear op...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$184K - $225K *

Advance the design and development of cutting-edge spaceborne payloads, leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure successful integration, testing, and flight qualification of advanced phased array sy...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $170K *

Engage as a vital technical integrator, enhancing secure communications systems in defense environments while bridging networking, virtualization, and compliance challenges to optimize mission success...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$77K - $176K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative RF technology and electronic warfare systems. Utilize your expertise to mentor junior engineers and tackle complex challenges, enhancing mission success for mi...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$177K - $265K *

Lead cybersecurity execution across systems engineering and development programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to identify cybersecurity risks, implement improvements, and support compliance, enhanc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by contributing to the development and optimization of advanced quantum communication networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance scalability and security while le...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Satellite Systems Engineer do?question toggle

    A Satellite Systems Engineer defines and coordinates the technical requirements and subsystems of a satellite or space mission. Typical work may include system architecture, requirements management, integration and testing, performance analysis, and collaboration across engineering teams.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Satellite Systems Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many employers look for a degree in aerospace, electrical, computer, mechanical, or systems engineering and experience with systems engineering, integration, verification, and technical requirements. Specific qualifications depend on the mission, employer, and seniority of the role.

  • Which skills are useful for Satellite Systems Engineers?question toggle

    Useful skills can include requirements management, system-level design, modeling and simulation, integration and test, technical communication, and cross-functional coordination. Knowledge of satellite communications, RF systems, orbital mechanics, or mission operations may be relevant for some positions.

  • Where do Satellite Systems Engineers work?question toggle

    They may work for aerospace and defense companies, satellite manufacturers and operators, technology firms, government contractors, and organizations developing commercial, government, or scientific space missions.

  • How can I find Satellite Systems Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Satellite Systems Engineer openings and review listings for compensation, qualifications, responsibilities, and work arrangements. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more.